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Distance from Kazan to Shanghai

Straight line

6,120 km
3,803 mi · 3,305 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 8 h 9 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Kazan from Shanghai?

Kazan (Russia) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 6,120 km in a straight line, that is 3,803 miles or 3,305 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kazan, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Russia into China. The halfway point is at 49.2981°, 93.8810°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kazan from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Kazan and Shanghai is 6,120 km (3,803 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Kazan?

Shanghai is to the east of Kazan, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Kazan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 9 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.